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New greenhouse to create 50 jobs

New greenhouse to create 50 jobs

12 September 2016

A cucumber grower is poised to hire pickers for its first harvest in a new 16-acre glasshouse.

Celebrations but not quite yet popping corks at new wine estate

Celebrations but not quite yet popping corks at new wine estate

11 September 2016

The harvest will soon be underway in the countryside near Canterbury where the crop is destined to be turned into high quality sparkling wines.

Demand for luxury watches pays off

Demand for luxury watches pays off

09 September 2016

A second-hand designer watch retailer managed record revenues as it sold one timepiece every 30 minutes worth £5,000 each.

Father and daughter bring vinyl back into town

Father and daughter bring vinyl back into town

08 September 2016

A father and daughter have opened up a new record shop so vinyl lovers can find their favourite music.

Car seller drives up profits

Car seller drives up profits

08 September 2016

Motorline has continued to grow sales after expanding its number of dealerships in recent years.

Nuclear supplier confident despite setback

Nuclear supplier confident despite setback

08 September 2016

An air filter manufacturer for the nuclear and defence industries took a hit to its balance sheet after a problematic contract caused delays.

Turners' £10.9m black hole

Turners' £10.9m black hole

07 September 2016

Troubled wholesaler Turners Fine Foods has a £10.9 million shortfall in its accounts as creditors scramble to be repaid.

Furniture store marks 80 years

Furniture store marks 80 years

07 September 2016

A sofa and bed retailer is celebrating eight decades since it was launched by two school friends.

Car dealer enjoys revenue hike

Car dealer enjoys revenue hike

06 September 2016

A car retailer boosted turnover by almost a fifth as it continued its expansion across the South East.

Turning up the heat

Turning up the heat

06 September 2016

A heating installer used a cut in Government incentives as a chance to find new ways to grow.

Car retailer keeps up the pace in testing year

Car retailer keeps up the pace in testing year

05 September 2016

A motor dealer enjoyed a “year of consolidation” as it introduced Mitsubishi to its franchises and almost said goodbye to Seat.

Investment at printer firm

Investment at printer firm

05 September 2016

An office equipment business has had a cash injection from private equity investors valuing the company at £185 million.

Shopping centre area to be transformed

Shopping centre area to be transformed

02 September 2016

An application to transform the area around a shopping centre and build new homes nearby has been submitted to the council.

B&M opening date revealed

B&M opening date revealed

02 September 2016

The bargain retailer has confirmed it will open in a former town-centre M&S store next month.

Anger at mobility shop move

Anger at mobility shop move

02 September 2016

A council has shown no respect for disabled shoppers by moving the mobility store at a shopping centre and giving hardly any notice, says campaigner.

Chancer wins lifetime's supply of chocolate brownies

Chancer wins lifetime's supply of chocolate brownies

01 September 2016

An online challenge has landed a Kent man a lifetime's supply of munchies - and he's donating the lot to a homeless charity.

Aid bookshop turns a new leaf

Aid bookshop turns a new leaf

31 August 2016

An Oxfam bookshop in Kent is reopening after it closed for remedial works on the historic building in January.

Centre gets revamp

Centre gets revamp

31 August 2016

Car servicing giant Kwik Fit has revamped one of its garages.

Showroom revamp

Showroom revamp

30 August 2016

A car dealership has renovated its premises as part of an ongoing investment programme.

The Works makes return to town centre

The Works makes return to town centre

26 August 2016

Discount retail chain The Works returns today after disappearing from high street following a fire

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